Cup [cup] to Decilitre [dl] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Cup (cup) = 2.365882372 Decilitre (dl)
1 Decilitre (dl) = 0.4226752825 Cup (cup)
How to Convert Cup to Decilitre
1 cup = 2.365882372125699 dl
1 dl = 0.4226752825 cup
To convert Cup to Decilitre, multiply the value by 2.365882372. To convert Decilitre back to Cup, divide by 2.365882372.
Example: convert 10 cup to dl:
10 cup = 10 x 2.365882372125699 = 23.658823721256994 dl
Cup
Definition: A cup is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, primarily in the United States. Its volume varies slightly depending on the context.
History/origin: The cup's origin likely lies in the volume of drinking cups used in households. Its standardization has varied over time, leading to some ambiguity in its precise definition.
Current use: The cup is a very common unit in US recipes. It's often used for measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar, as well as liquids.
Decilitre
Definition: A decilitre (symbol: dL) is a unit of volume equal to one tenth of a litre. It is a decimal submultiple of the litre, the standard unit of volume in the metric system.
History/origin: The decilitre originates from the metric system, which was established in France in the late 18th century. The prefix 'deci-' indicates one tenth, signifying its fraction relative to the litre.
Current use: Decilitres are frequently employed in European countries in cooking recipes. Also, they're sometimes used in medical contexts for measuring fluids, especially blood, and in scientific experiments when volume is a critical parameter.
Cup to Decilitre Conversion Table
| Cup [cup] | Decilitre [dl] |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 2.365882372125699 dl |
| 2 cup | 4.731764744251398 dl |
| 5 cup | 11.829411860628495 dl |
| 10 cup | 23.65882372125699 dl |
| 20 cup | 47.31764744251398 dl |
| 50 cup | 118.29411860628494 dl |
| 100 cup | 236.58823721256988 dl |
| 200 cup | 473.17647442513976 dl |
| 500 cup | 1182.9411860628495 dl |
| 1000 cup | 2365.882372125699 dl |
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